Kaltenberg Castle, Geltendorf, Germany

The Schloss Kaltenberg is a castle in the village of Geltendorf in Upper Bavaria, Germany. The castle was built in 1292 and is currently under the proprietorship of Prince Luitpold of Bavaria, the great-grandson of the last king of Bavaria, Ludwig III.

In 1320 the castle is destroyed during a family feud, but restored later. In 1870 a brewery is founded and the castle was renovated in the neo-Gothic style, which remains to the present1900 the painter Lorenzo Quaglio assumes ownership. Quaglio lived in the Castle and made many paintings of the Castle and its surroundings. Lorenzo's brother Domenico is known as architect of the most famous Castle in Bavaria, namely Neuschwanstein.

Since 1870 part of the König Ludwig Schlossbrauerei is housed in the Schloss Kaltenberg. Over 100,000 hectoliters of beer are produced there, about one-quarter to one-third of the company's total production. Prince Luitpold of Bavaria, CEO of the brewery, and his family currently reside in the castle. The castle also offers a ballroom for events as well as two restaurants. The castle is also host to a knights' tournament that draws over 10,000 visitors.

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Nikola Vasiljevski (2 years ago)
Great medieval castle that will make you feel like you traveled 400 year back in time

Peter Viktor Wagner (MrWagner) (2 years ago)
We visited the Christmas Market here, and it was an amazing experience. All the characters of the Grimms´Tales were there all around, walking in the crowd and playing with the kids. Very unique pieces of stuff could be bought, and we also found our favourite ones, so as delicious drinks and foods. Give it a try when you get a chance in the upcoming year.

Rita Born (2 years ago)
Wonderful Christmas market, but never again. If they are selling tickets, then the tickets should be limited. You could hardly walk through the massive crowds, 1/2 hour wait for an over-priced Bratwurst, and you can't even come near any stands to see or buy anything.

RA ptor (2 years ago)
The Chestimas Market here is one of the coolest in Bavaria. The place is awesome

Stefan Koschek (2 years ago)
I visites the Christmas Market and it was one the best I saw

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